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Caffe Mingo

807 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209-1408 (Northwest District)
503-226-4646
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Ranked #20 of 3,055 restaurants in Portland
Price range: S$25 - S$51
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Neighbourhood: Northwest District
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Neighbourhood: Northwest District
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idaho
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226 reviews 226 reviews
127 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
165 helpful votes 165 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

we had to stop in cafe mingo, as the owner is a friend of a friend of ours. racing to get there for happy hour, we were greeted with, "sit down and enjoy "..and we did..we had a couple of martinis..oh,;my..and salad, lamb meatballs in the best red sauce...polenta with cheese, arugula.. and a dessert to kill for. profillerals, with... More

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cher2116
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10 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Spent the weekend in Portland went to five different places and Caffe Mingo hands down was the best food, atmosphere, service, and surprisingly was very well priced. Fresh made Italian made food, great service, and a relaxing enjoying setting.

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Kennewick, Washington
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This is one of my favorite restraunts in Portland, alot of the food comes from the gardens of the employees everything is very fresh, and because of this they will run out of popular dishes if you arrive late. A place you must stop at in portland

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Palm Springs, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Good food and plenty of parking. Near MAX line too. Food is consistent and as the title says, good hamburger is you just want the basics.

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vancouver, wa
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

They make it once a day , so get in line early . It is really like MAMA's Italian cooking. Good wine list etc.MINGOs Cafe in Beaverton is good too.

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See 12 more reviews by scooter44_9 for Portland
Portland, Oregon
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51 reviews 51 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

Mingo is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in PDX The food is always spot on delicious. You can expect consistency in every dish. Out of this world great service. Only drawback is that the restaurant is small and sometimes there is a wait. They don't take reservations for small parties so be warned. This is one of my top... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Caffe Mingo is a very reliable italian restaurant in the Portland scene. I've had dinner at Mingo's several times over the last two years and their menu contains both excellent constants like the Sugo of beef with penne pasta, or the wonderful Caprese with house-made mozzarella. It also features seasonal specials and one or two creations that are not normally... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

I have been here multiple times; it is reliably one of the best around. Parking can be tricky in that neighborhood...

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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Reliably good Italian fare---the real deal. Ragout is a standout! Environment is fun and upscale, bread, salads and all the accoutrements are excellent

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Portland, Oregon
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

We had a variety of food here from vegan to carnivore and it was all very good. I do think it can be a little pricey for what you get.

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